lyric assistant logo white
  • Traps & Scams Book
  • Genres
  • Emotions
  • Life Experience
  • Song Lyric Breakdowns
  • Songwriting Advice
  • Login
0 items $0.00
Menu
lyric assistant logo white
0 items $0.00

Songwriting Advice

HomeBlogPage 3
How to Write Songs About Symbols
How to Write Songs About Specific Emotions

How to Write Songs About Symbols

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Symbols are the cheat codes of songwriting. A single image can carry a whole mood, a backstory, and a culture sized crater of meaning. ...
Continue reading
Andrew Glick, Booking Representative at Opus 3 Artists Contact Details
Find Music A&R Contact Details

Andrew Glick, Booking Representative at Opus 3 Artists Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 20, 2024
As a musician, getting in touch with the right people in the industry can be a game-changer for your career. Andrew Glick, a Booking Re...
Continue reading
Ron Kyle, Co President at Tuscan Villa Ent Contact Details
Find Music A&R Contact Details

Ron Kyle, Co President at Tuscan Villa Ent Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
December 2, 2024
Ron Kyle is a renowned music industry executive who serves as the Co-President at Tuscan Villa Ent, a leading entertainment company tha...
Continue reading
Randall Medford, Senior Vice President, A&R + Creative Director at Interscope Records Contact Details
Find Music A&R Contact Details

Randall Medford, Senior Vice President, A&R + Creative Director at Interscope Records Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
December 22, 2024
Randall Medford, Senior Vice President, A&R + Creative Director at Interscope Records, is a highly influential figure in the music ...
Continue reading
Jeri Goldstein, President at Performingbiz.com
Find Music Manager Contact Details

Jeri Goldstein, President at Performingbiz.com

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 26, 2024
As a musician, getting noticed by industry experts can be a game-changer for your career. Jeri Goldstein, President at Performingbiz.co...
Continue reading
How to Write Classic Alternative Songs
How to Write Songs

How to Write Classic Alternative Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want a song that smells like late night radio in a cheap car and also like your teenage bedroom window left open. Classic alternati...
Continue reading
How to Write Ojapiano Songs
How to Write Songs

How to Write Ojapiano Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 10, 2024
Ojapiano, a genre that originated in Nigeria, is a unique blend of traditional Yoruba music, fuji, and contemporary styles. Characteriz...
Continue reading
Tools for Music Managers
A&R and Manager Advice

Tools for Music Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wondered how some music managers seem to have a magic toolbox that transforms chaos into chart-topping success? Whether you're a s...
Continue reading
President of Atlantic Records
A&R and Manager Advice

President of Atlantic Records

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wondered what it takes to steer one of the most legendary record labels in the world while keeping a finger firmly on the pulse of...
Continue reading
Jon Lewis, Vice President-pop Promotions at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Find Music A&R Contact Details

Jon Lewis, Vice President-pop Promotions at Atlantic Records Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 23, 2024
Jon Lewis is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Pop Promotions...
Continue reading
  • ‹
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • ›
  • »

For the last 10 years our team have helped hundreds of thousands of creative write amazing songs, learn how to write lyrics for new genres, accelerate their careers and avoid the common traps and scams in the music industry.

Your one-stop, no-nap guide to everything music and everyone who makes it.

London Office: 310 Kingsland Road, London, United Kingdom E8 4DB

Los Angeles Office: 2039 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA

 

Songwriting By Genre

Pop
Hip Hop
K-Pop
County
R&B & Soul
Neo Soul
Reggaeton
Rock

By Emotion & Experience

Love
Struggle
Dreams
Heartbreak
Breaking Up With Your Boyfriend
Overcoming Adversity
Getting Cheated On
Breaking Up With Your Girlfriend

Lyric Breakdowns & Music Scams

Joni Mitchell - A Case of You
Paul Simon - Graceland
Carole King - It’s Too Late
Nick Drake - Pink Moon
Signing A Deal Without A Lawyer
Using A Lawyer Recommended By The Label Or Manager
Uncapped Option Periods Controlled Only By The Label
Cross-Collateralization Across Albums And Merch

Useful Links

User Login
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Songwriting Fundamentals
Lyric Writing Deep Dives
Genre Playbooks
Music Business Basics
Site Map

Lyric Assistant - Learn How to Write Songs | Privacy Policy | Damn Woo - Awesome WordPress & WooCommerce Plugins
payments
Close
  • Traps & Scams Book
  • Genres
  • Emotions
  • Life Experience
  • Song Lyric Breakdowns
  • Songwriting Advice
  • Login
  • Login / Register
Shopping cart
Close